Assistant Professor in Syntax

About the role

Description The Department of Linguistics at the University of Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Syntax, with an expected start date of July 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. The selected candidate will pursue their own research agenda, collaborate with faculty in the Department of Linguistics and other areas of the Division of the Arts & Humanities and University, and teach in both the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. The teaching load for tenure-track positions is typically four courses per year on the quarter system. Additional responsibilities include advising at all levels of the program, and service on departmental and university committees. Salary Range or Pay Grade: Assistant Professor: $90,000-$120,000; This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment paid over twelve months. The position also includes a relocation allowance for qualifying expenses. This position is benefits eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook. Qualifications The successful candidate will have an active research agenda resulting in publication in leading venues in their field or the potential to develop such a publication record, as well as the ability or potential to be an excellent teacher and mentor at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants must specialize in syntax, broadly construed, but will ideally have wide intellectual engagement in linguistics. The department welcomes additional research interests, skills, or secondary expertise in an area that complements or enhances existing strengths in the department. Applicants must be able to teach in the University’s core curriculum, as well as general linguistics courses and courses at all levels in syntax, including seminars, and provide research mentoring. All requirements for receipt of a PhD in a relevant field must be completed prior to the start of the appointment. Application Instructions Applicants must upload the following materials to the University of Chicago’s recruitment website at  apply.interfolio.com/191616  by 10:59 PM Central Time/11:59 PM Eastern Time on October 18, 2026: ●       CV ●       Cover letter ●       Research statement ●       Teaching statement  ●       Two publications or writing samples representative of work in your area(s) of expertise ●       The names and contact information of three recommenders who may be asked to provide letters on behalf of the applicant Applicants will be asked to provide a teaching statement and other additional materials following the initial review of applications. Questions may be directed to Tracy L. Davis at. This position is contingent upon budgetary approval.   Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's  Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email   with their request.